Best Valerie Morris Podcasts (2024)

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Valerie Wilson – Managing Different Tech Cultures 1:01:41

9h ago1:01:41

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Valerie is an ITIL Strategic Leader and currently working as Service Operations Director for BT. She has had a squiggly career working at BT for the past 22 years. She is a board member at ITSMF and is currently launching ‘Women in ITSM’ community of practice. Top 3 takeaways 1. Managing different tech cultures 19:00 2. ITSMF involvement 29:09 3. W…

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266) Dale Crossar - From Night Shift & Loneliness to Bulletproof Success 1:34:48

26m ago1:34:48

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Today’s conversation is with Dale Crossar. Dale is a coach, podcast host, and the owner of Bulletproof Studios. Expect to hear why Dale was known as Coach Crossar long before he was in the health and fitness industry, how night shift and sleeping in his car led him to finding his path in business and life, how to identify where your existing skills…

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Sara Beyer – The Success of Work-Life Balance 1:04:03

6h ago1:04:03

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Sara works for a software house as Head of Business Process & Intelligence. She discusses her varied career before entering the tech world. She is an American working in Spain and is passionate about work-life balance. Top 3 takeaways 1. Business Process Triangle 24:12 2. Success of Work-Life Balance 34:21 3. Working in another country 54:40 Guest …

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265) Damian Browne - Lessons from Conquering the World's Most Extreme Challenges 1:12:32

1h ago1:12:32

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Today’s conversation is with Damian Browne. Damian is an explorer, athlete and speaker. For the last 24 years Damian has been consumed by a passion and purpose to pursue his human potential. For 16 years that was as a professional rugby player, and in more recent years he has turned his attention to challenge and adventure through extreme adventure…

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Greg Riddle- Recharging the Batteries 1:04:09

7d ago1:04:09

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Greg is an experienced IT Service Operations and IT Service Management Leader with certifications in ITIL and Prince2. He has worked in the MSP sector for 17 years however last year moved to a software house where he managed to refresh his career. Top 3 takeaways 1. Apprenticeships over a degree 19:25 2. Recharging the batteries 41:58 3. Frameworks…

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264) Oliver Burkeman - Time Management & Productivity for Mortals 59:04

2d ago59:04

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Today’s conversation is with Oliver Burkeman. Oliver Burkeman is the author of The New York Times best-seller Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals. Our relationship with time management and productivity is a complicated one and often a flawed one. The type of person who listens to a podcast like this one knows the importance of managing…

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Simon Kent – Stroke Survival: From Recovery to Thriving 1:25:26

17d ago1:25:26

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Simon is an expert in IT Service Management and currently runs his practice with his wife and focuses on personal, business, and digital transformation. He experienced a life-changing brain haemorrhage stroke in 2021 and wrote a book called ‘The Gift’ talking through his experience of stroke survival. Top 3 takeaways 1. The role of BRM 08:20 2. Str…

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263) Critical Drinker - Woke Politics has Ruined Modern Cinema 56:13

18d ago56:13

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Today’s conversation is with The Critical Drinker. Critical Drinker reviews, analyses and commentates on various forms of entertainment, primarily movies and TV shows. His YouTube channel has grown to over 2 million subscribers in the last few years and for very good reason. Modern cinema is in a mess. It is now a lot less about entertainment and i…

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Parallels between written word and art with Sherri Jones 26:43

14d ago26:43

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Jump and trust. Learn and be inspired by artist, Sherri Jones. Hear her perspectives on writing her upcoming book, as well as what she's learned as an artist (and teaching art). She talks about playing it safe versus living out of the box. If you're ready to get inspired to turn your writing into truly a piece of art, you'll love this convo with Sh…

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Patrycja Sobera – Developing an Experience Management Office 1:12:08

23d ago1:12:08

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Patrycja is an award-winning Service Delivery Professional who thrives in highly pressurised situations and runs high-profile teams, projects and services. Patrycja is currently the Global Vice President of Digital Workplace at Unisys and has certifications in ITIL, Price2 and Six Sigma. Top 3 takeaways 1. Leading by example 11:23 2. The value that…

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262) Connor Beaton - The Harsh Reality of Life for Modern Men 58:25

19d ago58:25

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Today’s conversation is with Connor Beaton. Connor is a men’s life coach, founder of ManTalks and an author focusing on men’s wellness and personal growth. The modern narrative for men is confusing with conflicting messages around opening up about our struggles all while being a stoic man and having your shit together. Expect to learn why all work …

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Megan Leadbetter – Succeeding and failing in front of your team 1:09:09

1M ago1:09:09

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Megan is an ITILv4 Strategic Leader and currently working as Head of IT Operations at SoftCat, a leading IT infrastructure provider. She’s a rare breed loyal to SoftCat in various roles over the past 11 years. She is skilled in strategy development, vendor management, budget control, and optimising IT operations for organisation success. She has ex…

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261) David Pinsof - The Dark Truth about our Motivations 1:04:58

1M ago1:04:58

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Today’s conversation is with David Pinsof. David is the Co-Creator of Cards Against Humanity, Researcher at UCLA Mind Labs and popular blogger on human motivation. We are often guilty of telling ourselves a story that explains why we want particular things, particular achievements, and particular experiences. The why and stories behind these are of…

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Simon Gale – The impact of leadership and culture 1:01:26

30d ago1:01:26

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Simon is an experienced IT Service Manager passionate about leadership and culture. ITIL certified and led ITIL adoption within his previous businesses allowing IT services to be delivered consistently. A Lean Six-Sigma certification has allowed him to work on projects to drive efficiencies and cost savings to the business. Top 3 takeaways 1. Chang…

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260) John Morris - Turning Sales Skills into Business Growth with Prime Property 1:16:13

1M ago1:16:13

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Today’s conversation is with John Morris. John is the Founder of Prime Property Auctions and a Property Investment Specialist. Expect to learn John’s path to selling properties at auction, the value of accumulating skills and experience within your career that can turn into your own business, the power of positivity, the role auction houses play in…

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Iain Russell – The importance of building a tech network 1:06:18

2M ago1:06:18

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Iain is an experienced Tech Leader with over 20 years of experience in software and service delivery. He is passionate about mentoring high-performing teams which comes across passionately in this episode. Iain holds multiple certifications including ITIL4, Lean, Scrum Master & Product Owner. Iain talks about the importance of building a tech netwo…

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259) Solo Q&A - General Election Reaction, Saving a Failing Society, & Releasing the Handbrake 1:09:30

1M ago1:09:30

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Today, the guest is me and I answer the Questions sent in by the listeners over Instagram, on my new Patreon and on my email list. These include my thoughts on over 25 questions including the political situation in the UK post general election, getting therapy, taking the handbrake off in life, truly happy memories, and if society is really finishe…

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258) Valerie Fridland - The Truth about the Power of Language 1:01:02

1M ago1:01:02

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Today’s conversation is with Valerie Fridland. Valerie is a sociolinguist, Professor of Linguistics at the University of Nevada, a researcher and an author. Expect to learn how language has evolved over time, how quickly it is changing, why there is no single correct way to speak, how to communicate more clearly in the modern world, the power and u…

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Tim Mills – Back to basics with ITIL3 1:07:40

2M ago1:07:40

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Tim has over 25 years experience in IT Service Management, managing and transforming IT Services. Tim is the Founder of ITSM People a team of consultants supporting clients across IT and Enterprise Service Management with accreditations across ITIL, SIAM, DevOps and Agile. Top 3 takeaways 1. What is IR35? 25:14 2. Back to basics with ITIL3 51:12 3.…

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257) Solo - 13 Lessons from £1.1M of Sales 56:04

1M ago56:04

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Today’s conversation is a solo episode, but it’s not a Q&A. It’s a special episode reflecting on the biggest lessons and insights from making over £1.1M of sales during the last financial year between April 2023 and April 2024. I’ve worked full time in sales now for over a decade after graduating from University in June 2024. Along the way I’ve wor…

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Weston Morris – Utilising Data in Experience Level Agreements 1:04:43

2M ago1:04:43

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Weston is the Global Strategy Director for Digital Workplace at Unisys. He is a rare breed as he has worked there his entire career. Weston is passionate about end users and finds ways to apply disruptive trends and efficiencies for their happiness. Weston is no stranger to podcasts as he runs his own show called ‘Digital Workplace Deep Dive’. Top …

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256) David Stephen - Building Wealth through Property & Home Improvements 1:50:15

2M ago1:50:15

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Today’s conversation is with David Stephen. David is the Managing Director of DX Home Improvements, a Property Investor and Entrepreneur. Expect to learn David’s journey from working in retail to cofounding and growing DX Home Improvements to a multi million pound business, starting a real estate company in Dubai, and building his own property port…

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Mark Boyer - Less is More 1:01:38

2M ago1:01:38

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Mark has over 30 years of experience working in the technology sector. He is a dynamic & visionary IT Leader driving transformation & organisational change. An expert in Operating Model Implementation and an Influential people leader with exceptional presentation skills. Top 3 takeaways 1. Less is More 09:12 2. Can businesses keep up with technolog…

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255) Frankie Lee - Break Negative Patterns & Shift Perspectives 1:02:59

2M ago1:02:59

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Today’s conversation is with Frankie Lee. Frankie is a Podcast Host and the owner of ⁠ContentRemoval.com⁠ We hosted Frankie on the show back in January and it was great to get together in person in Dubai this time and record a power hour of energy, reflection and insights. It’s a bit frightening that we are almost half way into 2024, but time is pa…

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Book Publishing Strategy: Picking a Launch Date 9:25

3M ago9:25

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Timing is everything and never more important that in book publishing. So many authors obsess over how to pick the right date, so today's episode dives into a few basic best practices to ensure you are being smart with how you pick your launch day. _______ Join the Author Craft Hub! A place for authors to get tools you can actually use to guide you…

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Gemma Lavin - The future of AI in the education sector 1:09:45

3M ago1:09:45

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Gemma is a Prince2 Practitioner who leads digital transformations,change management, system integrations, implementations and automation. She has spent most of her career in the education sector and is currently Director of Strategy and Innovation for Haberdashers Academies Trust South. Top 3 takeaways 1. Growing a network of thought leaders throug…

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254) David Robson - 13 Laws for Social Connection 1:10:06

2M ago1:10:06

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Today’s conversation is with David Robson. David is an award-winning science writer specialising in the extremes of the human brain, body and behaviour. I had the pleasure of hosting David earlier this year to cover the power of the mind to shape our outcomes using the Expectation Effect, this time round we discuss David’s latest work and book “The…

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Georgina Otubela - Beating Imposter Syndrome 1:01:39

3M ago1:01:39

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Georgina is an ITIL4, Prince2 certified IT Service Delivery Manager. She has proven throughout her career how ambitious she is with natural progression and promotion. She is the Co-Founder of ‘Women of ITSM’ an initiative to support a growing community of women in the ITSM world. She has mentored many women as part of the Reed Women in Tech program…

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253) Joseph Valente -The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of an Entrepreneur 1:14:28

2M ago1:14:28

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Today’s conversation is with Joseph Valente. Joseph is the CEO of Trade Mastermind, business mentor, bestselling author and winner of the top-rated BBC show The Apprentice in 2015. Expect to learn Joseph’s journey to becoming an entrepreneur and growing his first business, the experience of winning the Apprentice and working with Lord Sugar, why he…

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Alan Nance - The emergence of XLA's 58:21

3M ago58:21

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Alan is a Strategic Technology Leader and the pioneer of ITIL and ITSM. He has successfully launched XLA’s (experience level agreements) that have been adopted by major organisations globally. His work has been recognised with awards such as the "Most Promising Digital Experience Consulting Company" in 2021. HDI recognized Alan as a top-25 Thought …

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252) Adam Ashe - From Pro Rugby Warrior to Business Leader 1:16:23

3M ago1:16:23

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Today’s conversation is with Adam Ashe. Adam is a former pro rugby player for Glasgow Warriors and a Scotland International, the Co founder of Puresport, Investor and Consultant. Expect to learn Adam’s path to playing at the top level in Pro Rugby, the role models along the way and key experiences which shaped him, the true highs and lows of pro sp…

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251) Mackenzie Haldane - The Truth About Making Millions Dropshipping 1:07:09

3M ago1:07:09

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Today’s conversation is with Mackenzie Haldane. Mackenzie is an e-commerce entrepreneur, who at the age of just 22 years old has changed his financial trajectory through drop shipping. Expect to learn how Mackenzie applied his dedication to excellence in sports to excel in business, the secrets behind product selection and selling in drop shipping,…

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Charlotte Picker – being a generalist in tech 1:05:28

3M ago1:05:28

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Charlotte Picker is a self-confessed generalist across operations and technology. A Prince2 and Scrum Master certified individual with extensive experience across PMO, Programme, Project & Product Management. She is a regular guest on podcasts and co-hosts ‘Careers & Coffee’ podcast where she is a creative career conversationalist. Top 3 takeaways …

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250) Special - 15 lessons from 250 Episodes 1:20:18

3M ago1:20:18

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Today’s conversation is a special solo recording to celebrate hitting the milestones of 250 episodes. I have collated a range of the moments, insights and lessons from the brilliant guests I’ve been able to host over the last 250 episodes. And what a bank of episodes I have been able to choose from. It’s been quite a journey. Over 4 years since Epi…

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Your Social Circle is More Important than You Think 15:22

4M ago15:22

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On today’s REAL Personal Branding podcast, Lauren explores the Super-Agers phenomenon: people aged 80 and above who have the memory capabilities of those 20 to 30 years younger. Using a recent New York Times article by Dana G. Smith, Lauren shares the research that reveals some of the secrets of cognitive longevity. With many Super Agers in her fam…

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Sophie Hussey - recruiting women in tech 1:06:02

4M ago1:06:02

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Sophie Hussey is an ITSM & Leadership Consultant running her own practice. An ITIL expert, a STEM Ambassador and an ISO Committee member. She posts daily on LinkedIn and has been recognised as the ‘Top IT Strategy Voice on LinkedIn’. She is a massive advocate for women in tech and has been a finalist at the Women in Tech awards. She has recently se…

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249) Solo Q&A - My Mentors, Political Idiots, Alex Hormozi & Career Plan Change 58:30

3M ago58:30

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Today, the guest is me and I answer the Questions sent in by the listeners over Instagram and on my email list. These include my thoughts on mentorship, being present when in company, 3 things to consider when starting a business, what I’d do differently if I was 16 again, living like Alex Hormozi, and much more. We are within touching distance of …

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Mother's Day Sucks (A Slightly Blunt Affirmation for a Hard Weekend) 5:35

4M ago5:35

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*Note - This affirmation is a little more blunt than our normally scheduled program, but I'm sure I'm not alone in feeling this way about the weekend ahead. Here's to all the strong women and men who are going into the weekend with heads held high and ready to walk strong! May you find some moments of peace on the infertility journey with today's m…

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IVF & Infertility Meditation: A Meditation as you go into Mother's Day Weekend 7:08

4M ago7:08

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May you find some moments of peace on the infertility journey with today's meditation. May you find some rest. Peace be with you. -valerie Get more inspiration on Instagram. @IVFmeditations If today's meditation has been helpful, consider sharing this with a fellow infertility warrior.By Valerie Morris

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Lucy Grimwade – allyship for women in the workplace 1:07:08

4M ago1:07:08

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Lucy Grimwade is an IT & Improvement Leadership Consultant running her own practice. Lucy is passionate about empowering women in IT and is in the process of setting up a community called Women of ITSM. Top 3 takeaways 1. Sexism in the workplace 25:18 2. Allyship book 59:25 3. Women of ITSM – 01:01:09 Guest LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.c…

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248) Don Cameron - Building a Life of Freedom as a Crypto Entrepreneur 1:25:05

3M ago1:25:05

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Today’s conversation is with Don Cameron. Don is the cofounder of Crypto Glasgow and a voice you will have enjoyed hearing from on the podcast before. This time round, we go into Don’s journey and his perspectives. Expect to learn how to make the most of the learning opportunities and time in your day job, the necessity of trying different business…

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“Rebranding” Midlife with Chip Conley 39:27

4M ago39:27

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On today’s Real Personal Branding podcast, Lauren interviews Chip Conley about rebranding midlife and his new book, Learning to Love Midlife. After disrupting the hospitality industry twice, Chip co-founded MEA (Modern Elder Academy) in January 2018 in Baja California, Mexico. MEA is the world's first “midlife wisdom school,” with a campus opening …

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Indy Bhamber – Is there a place for micro management in tech? 1:01:35

4M ago1:01:35

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Indy Bhamber is an ITIL qualified Service Desk Manager working for a global Nasdaq and S&P listed company. Indy shares his insights into how he got into IT leadership and how he manages and motivates his team. Top 3 take aways 1. Is there a place for micro management in tech 09:45 2. All managers are project managers 30:00 3. How to keep Service De…

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247) Josef Rakich - Unleashing Wealth & Fitness Success 1:04:09

4M ago1:04:09

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Today’s conversation is with Josef Rakich. Josef has generated over $25M+ online and helped over 180,000+ people though his fitness app, while his software business Macroactive has made more than $100M in revenue for clients. One of the OG fitness online fitness personalities, it was great to interview Josef while I was back in Dubai during March. …

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Christian Perrin - Peer Support/New Book 47:49

4M ago47:49

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Christian joined us from the UK - 3000 miles away! He is a Professor at the University of Birmingham focusing on Forensic Psychology, Researching Imprisonment, Reintegration & Wellbeing. His book will be coming out soon and we will announce that when it happens. Linked in profile University of Birmingham - Christian Perrin (c) Prison POD Production…

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Daniel Breston – The importance of tackling Mental Health. 1:12:04

4M ago1:12:04

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Daniel Breston is semi-retired with over 50 years of experience in ITSM, DevOps and IT Leadership. He is a big advocate for Mental Health in tech. Fellow for British Computer Society and Professional Institute of Service Management. Top 3 takeaways; 1. The importance of tackling Mental Health. 15:30 2. Re-writing the word retire. 22.25 3. Anyone wi…

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246) Dr Meg Jay - Bettering Mental Health in the Over Prescription Epidemic 1:02:38

4M ago1:02:38

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Today’s conversation is the return of Dr Meg Jay to the podcast. Dr Meg Jay is a clinical psychologist, best-selling author and TED talk phenomenon. Last time out we spoke about her book ‘The Defining Decade’ and equipped you to make the most of your next 10 years. Her new book "The Twenty Something Treatment" is a lifeline for a demographic who ar…

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245) Rory Sutherland on Tax, TikTok, Property Ponzi Schemes, & Hate Crime Bill Madness 1:37:54

4M ago1:37:54

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Today’s conversation is with Rory Sutherland. Rory is one of the world’s leading consumer behaviour experts, the Vice Chairman of Ogilvy Advertising and an author. If you’ve heard Rory before you already know you’re in for a treat and if this is your first encounter with Rory then welcome to the party. This podcast starts at pace and doesn’t slow d…

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David Barrow – why listening to your service desk will fix tech in your organisation. 1:06:50

5M ago1:06:50

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David Barrow is a Service Management Leader and author of 2 books; An education in Service Management and Co-creating value in organisations with ITIL 4. HDI Top 25 thought leader in 2024, SIAM community champion, Women in Tech ambassador, ITIL4 Master. Top 3 take aways 1. Why listening to your service desk will fix tech in your organisation. 15:25…

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244) Oliver Anwar - 12 Timeless Lessons About Self Development Success 1:04:29

5M ago1:04:29

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Today’s conversation is with Oliver Anwar, Elite Health Coach To CEOs & Entrepreneurs. Oliver Anwar was an early guest on the podcast and is someone I’ve got to know really well online and in person over the last 5 years. He’s built a real expertise and helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and top performers optimise their health, fitness and performan…

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